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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (f1·4)

c9-06971
Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

13. Rxh1 c6 14. Kc2 Rxf5 15. Raf1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
  • king to c2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to f1.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.2).
  • If instead c6, then Kc2 and you win the bishop.

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